Finding the Third Proportional to 92,640 and 199,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,640 and 199,680 is: 430,398.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,640 : 199,680 = 199,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,640/199,680 = 199,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,640x = 199,680 × 199,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,640x = 39,872,102,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,872,102,400/92,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,398.34
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